Portsmouth residents call out 'urgent' need for middle- and low-income housing
City's character and economic health seen as 'increasingly jeopardized by rising housing and living costs,' say residents
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Prospects for performance-based ratemaking in NH
On Jan. 16, 2024, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held its initial hearing on Senate Bill 320 (SB 320), which would require the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to establish performance incentive mechanisms for electric and gas utilities that tie the revenues a utility collects to the achievement of specific policy goals.
State Board of Education produces document on updates of minimum standards for public schools
After spending $75,000 to have expert consultants draft a revision to the state’s minimum standards for public schools, the Department of Education moved forward last week with its own set of revisions.
Skyhawk earns award for innovation in marine consumer electronics
Last week at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show, Derry-based Skyhawk — a developer of IoT marine technology — was awarded the 2024 NMMA Innovation Award in the category of mobile applications and consumer marine electronics.
Dartmouth warns of longer waits in ED
Because of overcrowding, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon is warning patients with “less pressing” health care concerns to expect extended wait times in the emergency department.
Real estate agents tracking new fraud scheme in Lakes Region
A fraudulent scheme is making waves through the Lakes Region real estate market in recent weeks with local agents receiving shady inquiries from scammers intent on stealing thousands of dollars from unsuspecting buyers.
Crystal Dionne named new Primary Bank president/CEO
Last week, Primary Bank announced that Crystal Dionne has been appointed as president and CEO, with over 25 years of expertise in the financial services industry — eight of those years as a member of the Primary Bank team.
Changes to youth detention abuse fund could lead to hundreds of settlements, price tag unknown
Proposed changes include raising maximum payout cap to $2.5m, and payment increases for additional minor abuses
Dueling lawsuits target Sanborn’s casino plans on Heights
One lawsuit argues the planning board made a 'legal error by approving uses that are not permitted in the applicable zoning district'
NH House poised to send marijuana plan to Senate, where its fate is uncertain
Bill aims to legalize marijuana to be sold at state-licensed retailers, who would pay a 10% tax on monthly sales
